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Maath

Μαάθ/MAY-ath/

“Small”

Summary

Maath was an ancestor of Jesus Christ, appearing in Luke's genealogy in the twelfth generation before Joseph.

☩In Christ's Genealogy

Maath appears in Luke's genealogy as the son of Mattathias and father of Naggai, in the line of descent from David through Nathan that leads to Jesus. The name may mean 'small.'

Key verses:Luke 3:26

Related Verses1 mention

Luke· 1 verse

3:26

References

  1. 1.James Orr (ed.), "Maath," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Maath," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).